

I will show you how to alter your image, add scale bars, perform zooms, and create panels ready for importing into Photoshop. It is always best to perform any manipulation of microscopy images using the appropriate software, for example image J. The general workflow is as follows: Step 1. A word of caution though, be familiar with the journal requirements for figures before you start.

Today’s professional software, like Photoshop or GIMP, enable you to create a highly polished images ready for publication. Now you could always use Word or PowerPoint to compile your first image, but don’t – ever do that! (And if you plan to then stop, read this article, and then go on to create amazing figures). So, you’ve slaved away in the lab for months and now you’re ready to create your first figure –whether it’s for a thesis or a journal – way to go you!
